 | Term | Definition |
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Epidermis |
The outer portion of the skin, formed by epithelial tissue which rests on the dermis. |
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Dermis |
Dense irregular tissue connective tissue that forms the deep layer of the skin. |
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Hypodermis |
Loose connective tissue underneath the dermis which connects the dermis to muscle or bone. |
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Hemopoiesis |
The process of manufacturing blood cells. |
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Compact Bone |
Dense bone matrix enclosing only a few small spaces. |
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Cancellous Bone |
Bone with many small spaces or caveties surrounding the bone matrix. |
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Ossification |
Bone formation. |
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Articular Cartilage |
Hyaline cartilage that covers the ends of a bone in a joint. |
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Axial Skeleton |
The protion of the skeleton that supports the head, neck and trunk. |
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Appendicular Skeleton |
The portion of the skeleton that attaches to the axial skeleton and has the limbs attached to it. |
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Sutures |
A junction between flat bones of the skull. |
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Process |
A projection on a bone. |
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Meatus |
A passageway. |
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Foramen |
A hole. |
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Sinus |
A hollowed out space in a bone. |
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